Deviations from abnormality
Cards (8)
- statistical deviationoccurs when an individual has less common characteristics which is numerically unusual
- social normscreated by a group of people, in every society there are standards of acceptable behaviour which are set by the social group and adhered to by those in the group
- failure to function adequatelypeople are judged on their ability to cope with daily life if they are seen as coping, they are abnormalrosenham and seligman = suggests abnormality is defined as; when observer feels uncomfortable, when someone's behaviour is unpredictable, when behaviour is irrational and hard to understand
- deviation from ideal mental healthoccurs when someone doesn't meet a set of criteria for good mental healthjahoda = States an individual should strive to meet; No symptoms of distress, rational and can perceive ourselves accurately, self-actualise, cope with stress, have a realistic view of the world, good self-esteem and lack guilt, independent of others, successfully work, love, enjoy leisure
- statistical deviation A03practical applications in measuring IQ and mental disordersdoesn't consider desirability of behaviourabnormality being viewed like this can lead to stigmatisationlabelling as abnormal can have negative effects on how they view themselves
- social norms A03distinguishes between desirable and undesirable behavioursconsiders the effect that behaviour has on otherssusceptible to abusenot a clear line between what is abnormal deviation and what is simply eccentricitycultural differences
- failure to function adequately A03someone must decide whether the person if FTFA or if its personal distresslacks cultural relativismFTFA is context dependentbehaviour may be due to economic or social conditions outside the individual's control
- deviation from ideal mental health A03positive approach as it focuses on positive and desirable traits rather than negative or undesirableunrealistic criterialack cultural relativism